Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Statement of Attainment

Course information

About the course

Course Number: 561-17436V03

This course is for people requiring the knowledge and skills to work or seek
employment as a Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW) in a metal fabrication or allied
engineering industry.
You will acquire the practical skills and techniques associated with the GTAW
process to join ferrous and non-ferrous materials in all weld positions, heat,
cut and gouge materials, interpret engineering drawings and use a variety of
hand and power tools/equipment to fabricate metal components.
This course is designed to accommodate both off-the-job training and on-the-job
training and experience.
The duration of this program of study will vary depending on the competency
unit(s) selected.

Entry requirements

Future study pathways

When you finish this course you will be eligible to enrol in other courses in
the Metal and Engineering Training Package MEM05.

Career opportunities

Completion of competency units in this course will enhance your career
progression under the Federal Metal and Engineering Industries Award.

TAFE 2 uni pathways

A TAFE NSW Certificate IV or Diploma could give you up 6 to 12 months advanced standing in a university degree and some Advanced Diplomas offer even more credit.

Choosing a TAFE to University Pathway at North Coast TAFE is a great way to get practical ‘job ready’ skills and then gain entry to a university at an advanced stage.

More information can be found on our TAFE 2 uni page on our website.

Get credit for previous study and life experience

Why study something again if you already have the skills and knowledge? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is about helping you get your qualification faster and getting you to where you want to be!

Working with one of our RPL assessors we’ll review your life and work experiences as well as any previous study you may have done to confirm just what we can match up with your current course of study.

Note: Some short, licensing or compliance courses, eg Food Safety for Supervisors or First Aid are not granted RPL as demonstrated competency is required by regulatory authorities.

Study Modes

Fees

North Coast TAFE offers a wide choice of courses, some that attract government subsidies and some that do not. The fees payable will vary, depending on your personal circumstances, your study history and the course you choose.

Calculate fees

Your government subsidised fee, and your eligibility for concessions, exemptions and scholarships, are all calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.

The 2017 subsidised fees indicated on this page are indicative only and based on 2016 fees. The state government may make some small changes to fees and subsidies for 2017 enrolments and we will update our site if and when that happens.

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